ColorplanBenjamin Moore Abyss (2128-20) is a very dark black with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 6. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Cyberspace (SW 7076), Farrow & Ball Black Blue (No.95) and Behr Night Club (N500-7). For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Black |
| LRV | 5.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #42444B |
| RGB | 66, 68, 75 |
| HSL | 227°, 6%, 28% |
About Abyss
Abyss (2128-20) is a soft black from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 6, Abyss absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Abyss read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Witching Hour (2120-30), it's darker.
How Abyss changes with the light
Abyss is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Abyss will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Abyss will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Abyss from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Abyss looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Abyss in real homes
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Abyss equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 2.3
Also close: Charcoal Blue (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Abyss questions
What undertone does Abyss have?
Abyss has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Abyss read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Abyss a light or dark color?
Abyss has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 5.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 6, Abyss absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Abyss in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace SW 7076 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Farrow & Ball: Black Blue No.95 (close, ΔE 3.2); Behr: Night Club N500-7 (close, ΔE 3.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Abyss?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Abyss's undertone.
Where does Abyss work best?
Abyss works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 6, Abyss absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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